Overview
Throughout our 90 years, we have cultivated a “Seed-to-Sale” approach that ensures the quality, sustainability and reliability of our produce. We are proud to be involved in the entire process from planning to planting, harvesting, cooling, processing and shipping. Our commitment to this approach allows us to plan directly with customers to satisfy volume requirements, while providing consistent, high-quality produce all year.
The process begins with our customers’ input, including projected volume needs and product specifications. We then use a refined eight-step process to ensure satisfaction, quality-control and timeliness, through extensive planning and quality assurance.
Plan
Every season, Bonipak’s management team develops a production plan, beginning with projected customer needs and product specifications. Experience and knowledge of local microclimates and soil attributes enable our production team to assign the perfect growing area for each crop.
Seed
Bonipak has developed and maintained strong relationships with the top vegetable seed producers and breeders in the world. Only the highest quality seeds make it through our extensive R&D Process to be placed into production. We select the proper varieties based on soil conditions, climate and time of year.
Plant
Combining more than 90 years of farming experience with the latest technologies and techniques enables Bonipak to meet the expanding needs of customers. The use of GPS technology, drip irrigation and a fully equipped soil laboratory, allow for the most efficient and effective application of fertilizers and ensures optimum conditions for great quality produce.
Harvest
Bonipak’s harvesting crews and quality assurance supervisors continually and carefully monitor our produce to meet our high-quality standards. We pride ourselves in packing to the highest specifications and giving our customers the fresh, quality produce they expect and consumers enjoy. All crews go through continuous, stringent training and testing to ensure worker and food safety.
Cool
Bonipak’s technologically advanced, solar-powered cooling facility is located within minutes of our growing operations in Santa Maria. The proximity to our operations enhances our ability to quickly cool our produce and extend the freshness of each carton. This is a Bonipak advantage that gives our customers the quality they depend on.
Process
In addition to providing a variety of whole-head carton products, Bonipak operates a processing facility in Santa Maria. We produce a variety of pre-cut and washed products utilizing the newest equipment and practices in the industry to increase freshness and maximize convenience.
Ship
Bonipak’s 200,000-square-foot solar-powered shipping facility maintains the optimum environment for each commodity, ensuring the cold chain is kept intact. Our truck appointment schedule reduces delays by quickly and efficiently loading trucks, enabling us to speed up the delivery to each destination.
Sale
Bonipak products are sold to retailers, wholesalers and food service customers throughout North America. We are pleased to have worked directly with our customers to plan, grow, harvest, cool, process and deliver the highest quality produce for more than 90 years.